Lt Vijayant Thapar (IC - 58278M) 2 Rajputana Rifles Vir Chakra (Posthumous)

Commissioned in December 1998 he laid down his life fighting Pakistani intruders in Kargil. It was the moon-lit night of June 28 and 29 when Major P. Acharya of the 2 Rajputana Rifles and his men were retaliating to enemy fire. The Company Commander succumb to the enemy bullet. At this crucial stage Lt Thapar took over the command of the company, wanting  to avenge the death of his colleague. Fighting bravely against enemy fire he was killed by an enemy bullet that hit his forehead. Had it not been for his courageous efforts the picket would not have been taken back.